the reproach of Christ

Jesus Christ has all authority in heaven and on earth. [Matthew] {28:18} And Jesus, drawing near, spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. {28:19} Therefore, go forth and teach all nations, … Continue reading →

In a letter to the Archbishop of Mainz, about the year 887 or 888, Pope Stephen V writes: “for since it is homicide for a [child] conceived in the womb to be destroyed by abortion, how much more will the … Continue reading →

Saint Robert Bellarmine: “The Pope is the Teacher and Shepherd of the whole Church, thus, the whole Church is so bound to hear and follow him that if he would err, the whole Church would err.” 1 “Now our adversaries … Continue reading →

One question is whether or not canonizations done by the Roman Pontiff are infallible. But this question can hardly be answered unless we first know what is being asserted by a canonization. If the Church wishes to call certain persons … Continue reading →

Church Teaching on the Roman Pontiff and the Apostolic See: A 20-page compilation [PDF format] of the teaching of Saints and of the Magisterium on the Roman Pontiff. Please download, keep a copy, and share if you like. These teachings … Continue reading →

In my review of magisterial teaching on the Roman Pontiff, I have identified a set of papal charisms, that is, divinely-conferred gifts, which are given to Peter and his successors by Christ our Lord. Furthermore, the teaching of the Church … Continue reading →

Wikipedia cites a book by E.R. Chamberlin, “The Bad Popes” quoted below. “The Bad Popes is a 1969 book by E. R. Chamberlin documenting the lives of eight of the most controversial popes (papal years in parentheses): 1. Pope Stephen … Continue reading →

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Amoris Laetitia Does Permit Communion for some divorced and remarried couples, who are not living in chastity. The claim that AL seems to permit this is wrong; it does permit Communion. Why? It is clearly stated in AL that objectively … Continue reading →

Here’s the link to OnePeterFive and the article: “Let’s Clear The Air”. The topic is a set of three articles by Steve Skojec, editor and founder of OnePeterFive on his personal struggles with the Catholic Faith and the Pontificate of … Continue reading →

The See of Peter in perennial Church teaching The Apostolic See of Peter and his successors: + always remains unblemished by any error + has never wandered from the path of Apostolic tradition + has never succumbed to heretical novelties … Continue reading →

Holy See Press Office: “On Tuesday 1 June 2021, a press conference will be live-streamed from the Holy See Press Office on the amendments to Book VI of the Code of Canon Law.” And Book 6 is on penalties in … Continue reading →